Gentle Fermented Pickles
Gentle Fermented Pickles (Low-Histamine Friendly)
February is about steadiness.
Not doing more.
Not fixing everything.
Just giving the nervous system simple, reliable inputs it can recognize as safe.
One of the most supportive ways to do that is through gentle, short-fermented vegetables that are easy to digest and calming to the gut-brain connection.
🥒Recipe
These are not sharp, sour deli pickles. They’re lightly fermented, mineral-rich, and designed to support digestion without overwhelming sensitive systems
Ingredients
4–5 small cucumbers (whole or spears)
1½ teaspoons Diamond Kosher Salt
1½ cups filtered water (or enough to fully cover + extra for brine)
1–2 garlic cloves (optional)
Fresh dill (optional)
Make the Brine:
Stir salt into filtered water until dissolved.
Pack a mason jar (or other glass jar that has a lid)
Place cucumbers, garlic, and dill into a clean glass jar.
Pour brine over everything until fully submerged.
Add a little extra water on top so there is additional brine available for sipping shots before lunch or dinner.
Keep all vegetables below the liquid line. Cover with the lid
Let sit at room temperature 24–48 hours (up to 3 days max).
That way it is a low histamine ferment and easier to tolerate
Once ready, refrigerate.
Don’t Throw Away the Brine
The Brine
That cloudy brine is full of:
- beneficial bacteria
- minerals
- digestive signaling compounds
Ways to use it:
• Sip 1 teaspoon before meals
• Add to homemade salad dressing
• Stir into cooked vegetables after cooking
Think of brine as digestive information, not just flavor.
How Much to Start With
Start with 1 teaspoon a day and gently increase from there.
You’re remodeling your gut flora, and slow, consistent exposure is better—especially for sensitive or histamine-prone nervous systems.
Essential Oils That Pair With Ferments
I use essential oils as signals, not fixes. Gentle input for the nervous system.
Lemon Vitality – added directly to recipes for digestive support
Copaiba – supports the endocannabinoid system and calms the central nervous system
Frankincense – grounding, nervous-system regulation
How I use them:
Lemon Vitality: food use only, clearly labeled
Copaiba + Frankincense: 1 drop each, diluted, on feet or spine
Lavender: diffuser or diluted on the back of the neck
Consistency matters more than quantity.
Why Young Living Oils Are Different
When we’re supporting the gut–brain axis, quality matters.
Young Living controls the process from seed to seal:
No synthetic fillers
No undisclosed solvents
No fragrance “boosting.”
Tested for both purity and potency
I choose consistency because the nervous system thrives on predictability.
Educational guidance on using essential oils as sensory and nervous system support to help create calm before food changes.
This service focuses on how oils may support emotional regulation, transitions, and digestive comfort as part of a holistic approach.
Essential oils are discussed as supportive tools, not treatment or replacement for nourishment or medical care.
What this includes
Nervous system–supportive oil education
How to use oils gently and safely
When oils come before food changes
Creating calm routines around meals
🤸🏻Midday Movement Reset
Rhythmic movement helps the brain regulate digestion and blood sugar.
After a meal, try:
- Jumping up and down for 30–60 seconds
- 10 squats
- 3 deep nasal breaths
Food, scent, and movement work best together.
🍒 A Daily Anchor: NingXia Red
NingXia Red
One small daily habit that supports energy, focus, and metabolic steadiness is NingXia Red.
I drink it before caffeine and often before food.
Simple. Consistent. Supportive.
…it’s starting the day with NingXia Red for:
Energy
Focus
Mood
Cravings
Nervous-system resilience
Ningxia Red provides:
Polyphenols for brain protection
Wolfberry for cellular energy
Gentle blood-sugar support
Easy nutrition for sensitive guts
The February Metabolic Reset Starts Feb 9
We’re beginning a new round of the Metabolic Reset on February 9, and it runs as an ongoing support rhythm every single month.
This is a primal-based reset focused on:
- steady energy
- nervous-system regulation
- simple meals
- gentle movement
- daily metabolic support
Many women join the group to heal from gut inflammation and find that they can more easily lose belly fat, release negative thought patterns, and have brain fog disappear.
To join, you just need the Make a Shift Reset Kit ($145).
That includes NingXia Red and access to our private Metabolic Reset Facebook group.
You don’t need to overhaul your life.
You need rhythms your nervous system can trust.
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You don’t need willpower.
You need a rhythm.
Warmly,
Jane Casey
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